How to pronounce buckeyes
Say it like BUHK-eyez. Buckeyes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- eyez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckeyes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eyezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of buckeyes
American and British speakers say buckeyes in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌˌkaɪz/ in the US and /ˈbʌˌkaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-eyez.
What does buckeyes mean?
- plural of buckeye How to pronounce buckeye
Questions about saying buckeyes
How do you pronounce buckeyes?
Say BUHK-eyez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌˌkaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌˌkaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckeyes?
Buckeyes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · eyez.
Do Americans and Brits say buckeyes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌˌkaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbʌˌkaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.